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P674 MSC

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,237 mi
Last recorded225,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 MSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 225,237 miles

4 X rear seats removed ate time of test CUSTOMER NOTE : DO NOT USE VEHICLE ABOVE SEATING CAPACITY OF 12 PASSENGER SEATS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front,centre and rear sills slightly corroded

both front,centre outersills slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front cross member/chassis rail slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2009 216,090 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

both front/centre outersills slightly corrroded

check seatbelt "installation check" from customer to verify type approval

Pass 5 Jul 2008 189,921 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 189,918 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

footbrake travel on limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 152,043 miles

all offside rear seat belts starting to fluff and fray

both bottom ball joints have slight lift

both front flexys slightly perished

both rear anti roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush

offside rear seat requires attention soon

power steering pump requires attention soon feels stiff

slight bad earth on nearside rear lights

Fail 4 Jun 2007 152,043 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all offside rear seat belts starting to fluff and fray

both bottom ball joints have slight lift

both front flexys slighty perished

both sills slighty corroded

offside rear seat requires attention soon

power steering pump reqiures attention soon feels stiff

slight bad earth on nearside rear lights

Pass 26 Jan 2006 120,141 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 120,139 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?

Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,449
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
parking brake recording little or no effort 275
position lamp(s) not working 214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 212
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P674 MSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 260,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P674 MSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 412 D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P674 MSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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